11 May 2009

Things I'm enjoying from Saturday's episode of ROH Wrestling

- Earlier shows had a very distinct format, presumably to let new viewers focus on the wrestlers. Each match was about the same length. The interviews were all backstage. Two months into the show, the programme starts with an interview in the ring, there's a squash match, another interview in the ring, a flashback to before the episode, and a possibly 30 minute main event. Way to mix it up!

- Commentary reference to Gordon Solie, the dean of wrestling announcers, not only using his 'game of human chess' line but attributing it to him.

- Ric wooooooo! Flair!

- Commentary reference to 'greco-roman knuckle lock'.

- Number one contenders match with the champ watching from the production booth.

- Bryan Danielson's submission holds. Ouch!

- Dives into the crowd ala old ECW.

- A match ending I haven't seen in ages. Wow! Excellent main event.

- Storylines starting to form.

This isn't perfect but it's good and getting even better.

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